Jiaozhi pottery is a unique style of colorful glaze-on-clay art historically used to decorate temple rooftops.
The park was founded by master craftsman Chen Zhong-zheng to prevent the decline of traditional ceramic arts.
Many of the mosaic sculptures on site are built using thousands of individually cut pieces of colored glass and porcelain.
The facility includes a DIY workshop area where visitors can create their own ceramic mosaics.
The garden design incorporates traditional Chinese aesthetic principles adapted to house large-scale ceramic installations.
Bantaoyao Park is a museum and craft center dedicated to preserving the traditional Taiwanese art of 'jiaozhi' pottery and cut-porcelain mosaic work. The site serves as a workshop for local artisans who create ornate architectural decorations for temples throughout the region. Visitors can view extensive collections of ceramic figurines, historical temple motifs, and contemporary mosaics integrated into the landscape. The grounds feature a central pond, landscaped garden paths, and outdoor installations displaying colorful ceramic mosaics. It functions as an educational facility where the history of Xingang's craftsmanship is showcased through active production and permanent exhibitions. The park is situated in a rural area of Chiayi County, highlighting the cultural heritage of local temple construction techniques.
The central pond area which reflects the colorful ceramic pagodas and mosaic figures.
Participate in the hands-on DIY mosaic class to understand the complexity of the tile-cutting process.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to navigate the garden paths and uneven terrain in the craft areas.
Check the outdoor exhibits carefully, as many feature hidden details related to folk stories.
Ignoring the signage in the workshop areas where artisans are actively working on fragile projects.
Closed on Mondays.
